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EK56 EXF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 EXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,478 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 126,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 120,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,723 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,040 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EK56 EXF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK56 EXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK56 EXF registered?

EK56 EXF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 EXF safe to buy?

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